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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 20TH, 1940
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular ses-
sion in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 11331 Plaza street, on
above date, at 7:30 P.M.
~6ayor Lake in the Chair.
Councilmen Nation, Christensen, Meyer, Snyder and Lake ana~er-
ed the roll call.
It was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Councilman
Christensen that the minutes of the previous regular meeting oS•Febru-
ary 6, 1940 be approved as written. All members of the Council present
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and it was so
ordered.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
• A communication was received from Faulkner, Oakes & Faulkner
suggesting that when the matter of auditing of City records and finan-
cial transactions receives the Council's consideration, that they shall
be glad to have an opportunity to submit a proposal. There being no
ob~jeetion, said communication was ordered filed.
A communication was received from the Imperial Highway Assoei-
ation announcing their next meeting at Yorba Linda, on Saturday evening,
Feb. 24th, at 6:30 P.M. There being no objection, the Mayor ordered the
communication filed recommending that all who can should attend said
meeting.
A communication was received from R. A. Moffitt, Temporary
Chairman of the Junior Chamber of Commerce requesting the use of the
Council chamber for their next meeting on February 28, and until an-
other meeting place in made available, stating that even though the age
limit forr~etive membership in said organization is 35 years, any one
may become an associate member and have all the rights and privileges
of. membership except the right to hold office, inviting the Council to
attend the next meeting, and if they see fit, to ,join the organization.
There being no objection, the Mayor directed the City Clerk tit notify
said organization that it will be alright for them to use the Council
Chamber on said occasion.
A communication was received from the American Legion stating
that they desire to sponsor a carnival and circus at Long Beach Boule-
vard and Tweedy Boulevard from March 18 to March 24, inclusive, the Cir-
cus being the Hildebrand Shows, requesting a permit to conduct said cir-
cus for a fee of X5.00 per day. .
After due consideration of the matter, the City Attorney ruled
that the City Council could not permit permission to said organization
for sponsorship of said show without paying the regular license fee as
prescribed by the License Oz•dinance; also the members of the Council
were of the opinion that it would not be good business ethics to allow
another show to come in ,just two weeks prior to the Craft Shows who are
going to show here in April as granted at the last meeting with the under-
standing that the sponsorship fee and. portion of, the license is to be
used for Christmas decorations, however, the Council agreed to Mr. C. J.
Stevenson, Adjutant and Mr. Christensen that they wou ~ be willing to
split the X100.00 sponsorship fee with the American Legion which is to
be received from the Craft Shows. As a result of the discussion, the
representatives of the Legion agreed not to push their application for
permit any further, stating that possibly at some future date they might
be favored. There be no objection, said communication was ordered filed.
A communication was received from Aaron Dudley, 4257 Morton
_'~ Road, wising information as to whether or not it would be possible to
extend the system of planned planting of trees on Morton Road east to
Atlantic Boulevard, stating that at the present tirneuniform rows of trees
now extend to within two blocks oP Atlantic along th parkways and it
would be a shame to permit any kind of haphazard parkway tree planting
in this new section. After due consideration of the matter, the City
Clerk was instructed to communicate with Mr. Dudley advising him that the
zoning ordinance has no provision by which we could enforce that a cer-
taro type of tree be planted in parkways, however that the Council real-
izes that his sug~;estion has merit, suggesting that he form a committee
of neighbors to work out some uniform plan, stating that the Council
will be glad to cooperate with them in connection therewith.
A communication was received from the First Christian Ch~zrch
of Lynwood appealing to the Council to widen Sanborn Avenue between the
alley east of Long Beach Boulevard and extending to California Street
by eli~-inating the present parkway, and also that until such work can
be done that a non-parking zone be esta~%lished on one side of said
Sanborn Avenue, in view of the Pact that the library is located thereon
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and also the church, thereby making it extremely difficult to get by
when parked on both sides of the street as the street is so narrow.
Thereupon it~was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by
Councilman Nation that the City Engineer be instructed to include said
Street in his next street widening project; also that the matter of
suggested non-parking on said street be referred to the Police De-
partment for recommende~tions in connection therewith. All members of
the Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and
it was so ordered.
A communication was received from the Industrial Fuel
Supply Company to the effect that the anniversary d~ of-their franchise
Ordinance No. 175 falls on the fourth day of August, which under strict
interpretation of the terms of the franchise would be the date on which
their annual report and payment should be made, however, that it would,
be a terrific burden upon them if they were obliged to file its annual
report with the City on the anniversary date, preferring the end of
each calendar year for making payments, stating that. unless they hear
from the City to the contrary, they will continue with such standard
practice. No action was taken in connection therewith, however, the
Council was of the opinion that the practice would be entirely sati8-
factory to them.
An application was received for employment for a falter
D. Greer and Glenn Kenneth Hruss; also health reports for weeks ending
February 10th and lath. There being no objection, said applications
and reports were ordered filed. .
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mr. Andre~enou addressed the City Gouncil on behalf of
an application to move in a Residence on the east end of Lot 2, in the
Upston Tract presenting a petition in connection therewith executed by
M. Hansen who is the owner of the land east of said property, con-
senting to the moving of a house on said lot. Mayor Lake advised Mr.
Menou that the Council had discussed the matter with Building Inspector
Evans and that he believes that it can be arranged to fulfill his desire
in connection with said matter, requesting that he contact him further.
Mr. Patterson, C. 0., addressed the Council requesting
that Mr. Charles Reinhardt be allowed some compensation in connection
with his services as Playground director. After due consideration, it
was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Councilman Christensen
that Mr. Reinhardt be employed as Playground Director for two months
at X10.00 per month.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Nation, Christensen, Meyer, Snyder,
and Lake. •
Noes: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION N0. 1220, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIl'Y OF LYNWOOD, TO SUBMIT TO THE VOTERS OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD FOR THEM APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL AN ORDINANCE PRO-
HIBITING THE USE, IvIAINTENANCE OF MARBLE MACHINES, AND REQUESTING THE
CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE SUCH ORDINANCE AND SUBP~iIT THE SANE TO THE
COUNCIj, FOR ITS APPROVAL." was read. Thereupon it was moved by Coun-
cilman Nation and seconded by Councilman Christensen that said Reso-
lution No. 1220 be adopted.
Mr. Causey addressed the Council in connection with the
matter of submitting the matter to the electorates at the next regular
municipal election, appealing to the Council not to do so as he does
not believe that it would be for the best interests of the small busi-
ness man; also suggesting that it will not be a representative vote at
said election as no doubt there will be a small vote cast.
Councilman Nation spoke on the issue to the effect tY~
he still believes that the only fair way to decide the issue would be
to submit it to the people for a decision, stating that he believes
that there will be a good vote cast on account of the possiblity of a
number of candidates running and because of the many offices to be
f illed thereat.
Roll Call on motion:
Ayes: Councilman Lake, Nation, Christensen, Meyer and
Snyder.
Noes: None
The matter of submitting the fireworks and firecracker
issue to the voters on April 9th .was discussed, but it was determined
not to do so because it was believed that the new state law takes care
of the matter to everybody's satisfaction.
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NEW BUSINESS:
. Audit report was received for period ending December 31, 1939
as submitted by Diehl and Edwards under the supervision of W. H. Wright
There being no objection, said report was ordered filed.
RESOLUTION N0. 1221, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUK-
CIL OF THE INCO,`PORATED CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALFORP,i'IA, IN RESPECT TO AN
INTENTION AND OFFER TO SELL CERTAIN REAL ESTATE.- TO THE LYNWOOD ELEIVfEN-
TARY SCHOOL DISTF~CT FOR SCHOOL PUnPOSE5", was read. It was moved by
Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Nation that said Reso-
lution No. 1221 be adopted.
Roll Call:
. Ayes: Councilmen Nation, Christensen, Meyer, Snyder and Lake.
Noes: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 1222, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUt,STING THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS'~OF
LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO SET ASIDE CERTAIN SUMS IN THE L940-41 County Budget
FOR THE COP~IPLETION OF THE EAST COIUTPTON CREE47 DRAINAGE SYSTEr~2", was read.
It was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Councilman Christensen
that said Resolution No. 1222 be adopted.
Ro11 Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Nation, Christensen, Meyer, Snyder and Lake
Noes: None
A subdivision Map of Lot 6 of Upston Tract proposed to be sub-
divi~ed and known as Tract No. 12197, consisting of Blocks A and B,
Lots numbering froml to 15 in each block, was presented with a nd&tion
thereon from City Engineer Bateman recommending approval thereof, subject
to racial restrictions. Thereupon it wasmoved by Councilman Meyer and
seconded by Councilman Christensen that said Tract No. 12197 be approved
by the City Council of the City of Lynwood,sub,ject to approval of racial
restrictions setting forth that occupancy shall be only of the Caucasian
race, by the City Attorney.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilman Nation, Christensen, Meyer, Snyder and Lake.
Noes: None
The following demands were presented:
GENERAL FUND WATER DEPT.
Lynwood Pharmacy 8.01
State Comm. for Pro of
Children and Animals 100.40
Petty Cash--Treas. Off. 6.39
So. Calif. Tele. Co. 63.45
Industrial Printing & Sta. 37.36
Auto. Club of So. Calif. 11.90
~Sparkletts Drink. Water 2.06
Store Inventory 164.85
Colletti Transfer Systems 12.00
Diehl & Edwards 200.00
Sec.-First Nat'l Bank 219.5?
Payroll Account 2,404.12
J. C. Poyorena 50.00
Charles Reinhardt 10.00
It was moved by Councilman
Meyer that the demands be allowed an
Petty Cash Water Dept. 16.98
Gay Hamilton .55
General Fund 32.75
Wood & Wood Agts. 5.00
City Treasurer 2?.90
Sanders Plumbing Co. 45.88
So. Calif. Telephone Co. 8.00
Standard Oil Co. 23.14
Indust. Station. & Ptg. 17.51
Payroll Account 476.71
Forni Manfg., Co. 61.80
STREET DEPT.
Standard 011 Co.
G. G. Fisher Equipment
General Fund
Smith-Booth Usher Co.
Payroll Account
Snyder and seconded b;
d warrants be drawn on
Treasurer for said various amounts.
9.20
Co. 39.55
90, fi0
80.00
380.00
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the City
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Nation, Christensen, Meyer, Snyder and Lake.
Noes: None
Attention was ca_11ed to the need of re-painting pedestrian
crossing lines at Imperi~.j Highway and Long Beach Boulevard by Council-
man Christensen, therefore, Councilman Christensen duly moved that the
Chief of Police be directed to cause to be painted at said intersection
across Long Beach Boulevard and across Imperial Highway pedestrian cross-
ing lanes; also warning sign on Long Beach Boulevard calling attention
to an approaching stop and go signal, which was duly seconded by Council-
man Nation. All members of the Council voting aye, the Mayor declared
the motion duly carried .
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It was moved by Councilman Snyder and seconded by Councilman
Christensen that the meeting adjourn to February 27, 1940 at 1:00 P.bq.
All members of the Council voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
duly carried.
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IUTAYOR OF THE CITY OF' LYNV~OOD
ATTEST:
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C Y CLERK, CITY OF L N~~IOOD